London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF) flights
An economy award from London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $94.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF): British Airways and Bulgaria Air. The two airports are 1,268 miles (2,041 km) apart. British Airways is in oneworld. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Stuttgart, Munich and Belgrade and more.
How many miles LHR to SOF costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn British Airways | 7,500 | $94.60–222.88 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn British Airways | 11,000 | $64.60–222.88 |
| American AAdvantageOn British Airways | 12,500 | $74.60–202.88 |
| British Airways ClubOn British Airways | 15,000–16,750 | $3.35–26.80 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn British Airways | 15,000 | $94.60–217.88 |
| Iberia ClubOn British Airways | 15,000–16,750 | $74.60–212.88 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn British Airways | 15,000 | $254.60–792.88 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn British Airways | 23,000 | $74.60–202.88 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LHR to SOF
- British Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- FBBulgaria AirNot in an alliance
Book LHR to SOF with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks British Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks British Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks British Airways
- Finnair PlusBooks British Airways
- Iberia ClubBooks British Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks British Airways
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks British Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks British Airways
LHR to SOF with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Stuttgart (STR)Eurowings, then Wizz Air
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines the whole way
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
- Via Brussels (BRU)British Airways and Brussels Airlines, then Bulgaria Air
FB - Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines the whole wayFB
- Via Nuremberg (NUE)British Airways, then Ryanair
- Via Cologne (CGN)British Airways, then Ryanair
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
FB - Via Basel, Switzerland/Mulhouse (BSL)British Airways, then Wizz Air
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France and British Airways, then Bulgaria Air
FB - Via Budapest (BUD)British Airways, then Wizz Air and Ryanair
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)British Airways and KLM, then Bulgaria Air
FB - Via Prague (PRG)British Airways, then Bulgaria Air and Wizz AirFB
- Via Paris (ORY)Vueling, then Transavia France and easyJet
LHR to SOF: common questions
How many miles does LHR to SOF cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on British Airways, plus taxes and fees from $94.60. Next cheapest: Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000), American AAdvantage (12,500) and British Airways Club (15,000–16,750). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to SOF?
British Airways (oneworld) and Bulgaria Air fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Sofia (SOF).
How far is London from Sofia by plane?
London (LHR) and Sofia (SOF) are 1,268 miles (2,041 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LHR to SOF award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between London and Sofia?
The most direct connections are through Stuttgart (STR), Munich (MUC), Belgrade (BEG), Brussels (BRU) and Frankfurt (FRA). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Munich.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.